Month: January 2023

WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths

GENEVA, The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for “immediate and concerted action” to protect children from contaminated medicines after a spate of child deaths linked to cough syrups last year.In 2022, more than 300 children – mainly aged und…

Duck Creek Technologies recognized for outstanding commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Insurance Business America

The insurtech is named winner of the 2023 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award Boston, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT), the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance, has earned recognition from Insurance Business America as its 2023 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion winner […]

2023 Japan Prize Laureates Announced

TOKYO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2023 Japan Prize on January 24, 2023. Prof. Masataka Nakazawa and Mr. Kazuo Hagimoto, both of Japan, are co-winners of the Japan Prize in the fields of Electronics, Information, and Communication, and Prof. Gero Miesenboeck of Austria and Prof. Karl Deisseroth […]

Climate change increases human trafficking risks: UN

VIENNA, Evidence is emerging that climate-related disasters are becoming a cause of human trafficking as criminal gangs exploit a growing number of uprooted people, the UN said Tuesday.The continuing war in Ukraine is also another risk factor for incre…

WHO seeks $2.5 bn for health emergency responses in 2023

GENEVA, The World Health Organization on Monday appealed for $2.54 billion for its work in 2023 to help millions of people facing health emergencies around the world. The UN health agency said that it was currently responding to an unprecedented numb…

Relatório sobre as práticas de governança sustentável dos 30 maiores bancos mundiais revela resultados interessantes

LONDRES, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Morrow Sodali e a Nestor Advisors – uma Empresa da Morrow Sodali, têm o prazer de anunciar a publicação da “Governança sustentável dos maiores bancos mundiais: Um estudo dos 30 principais bancos europeus e norte-americanos”. O relatório examina as práticas de governança sustentável dos 30 maiores bancos europeus e norte-americanos. Para realizar […]

Le rapport sur les pratiques de gouvernance de la durabilité des 30 plus grandes banques mondiales fournit des conclusions intéressantes

LONDRES, 23 janv. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Morrow Sodali et Nestor Advisors, une entreprise Morrow Sodali, ont le plaisir d’annoncer la publication de « Governance of sustainability in the largest global banks: A study of the top 30 European and North American banks » (Gouvernance de la durabilité dans les plus grandes banques mondiales : une étude des 30 premières […]